Welcome to the Peace Center
Silent Personal Retreats. Spiritual Direction. Spiritual Growth Programs.Online or In-person
We are currently accepting fully vaccinated and boosted residential retreatants at the Benedictine Peace Center. You are welcome to contact us for reservations.
The Benedictine Peace Center is a peaceful place to rest and renew your relationship with God. Walk along the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. Meet with a trained spiritual director. Join the monastic community for prayer and meals. Cherish your solitude and create your own spiritual experience.
We are:
- A monastic space where you can come for solitude, prayer, and spiritual refreshment.
- A resource center for spiritual enrichment programs in a variety of settings, both at and away from the Center.
- A community of women sharing the journey of seeking God with others, together.
- A place where all are welcome, no matter your faith.
For more information download the Benedictine Peace Center brochure.
Silent personal retreats
Private or Directed. “Come away for a while and rest” as Jesus did. Read, pray, and enjoy walks on the monastery grounds overlooking the Missouri River. Retreatants may request a director and are welcome to join the monastic community for Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharist if they wish or to claim solitude time. Reserve space at a time that fits your schedule.
Spiritual Direction
Meet monthly with a trained spiritual director to reflect on your relationship with God and deepen your prayer life. Choose to come in person or meet via Zoom. Trained spiritual directors at the Peace Center can walk with you on the spiritual journey. Contact us to connect with a director or learn more about this ancient spiritual practice.
Benedictine Spiritual Formation
How to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours
An introduction to the Liturgy of the Hours will be held at the Benedictine Peace Center on Sunday afternoon, January 14 at 3:30 p.m. A repeat session will be offered on Zoom at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17.
How the Liturgy of the Hours Changes Us
Learn how and why the Liturgy of the Hours has been the fundamental prayer of Christians for centuries and what it can do for your relationship with God. Offered at the Benedictine Peace Center on Sunday, January 28 OR on Zoom on January 31.
Benedictine Charism Forum 2024
New offerings in 2024 welcome seasoned monastic women and men and oblates for presentations by noted Benedictines and intensive dialogue. Group size will be limited to 15 participants to facilitate dialogue.
Retreat Options
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is an ancient practice of meeting regularly with a guide to reflect on your relationship with God.
Spiritual Growth Programs
Benedictine Path
Where are we?
Directions to the Benedictine Peace Center at Sacred Heart Monastery.
Who are we?
Meet the Staff of the Peace Center.
How does it look?
View the accommodations.
What People are Saying.
Don’t just take it from us, let our retreatants do the talking!
“Thank you for a beautiful, meaningful advent retreat! Your voices were soothing and peaceful. It was a hopeful and encouraging experience of growth and a way to reflect and recognize the many ways God is at work in our ordinary lives.”
“Thank you so much for this morning’s stillness, silence, and sacred sharing. Obviously, all of you put a lot of time and effort into this morning. It showed in the presentations. S. Penny mentioned “letting go.” I immediately called to mind a poem someone shared last week during one of my multi ZOOM contemplative groups. You all are probably already familiar but the poem was new to me. Again my thanks.”
“The retreat was wonderful – clear, enlightening, and deeply thought-provoking! God Bless you for the gift of your presence and as a source of grace and hope for all of us throughout the region and entire Church!”
